There is still plenty of life left in the summer transfer window despite a flurry of early deals. Arsenal are linked with moves for Mohammed Kudus and Romeo Lavia ahead of a selling spree that could see several players moved on. Chelsea target Elye Wahi is also of interest, amid a reported enquiry for the striker.
Chelsea are very much still in the race for Moises Caicedo and Sky Sports say a “gentleman’s agreement” is in place for the player to leave Brighton. Today should see Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang join Marseille on a free transfer and Conor Gallagher has caught the eye of both Tottenham and West Ham.
Spurs have reportedly decided to advance with a move for Micky van de Ven and they’re also nearing a deal to sign Ashley Phillips from Blackburn. Andre Onana is now a Manchester United player with Rasmus Hojlund next on their list, whereas Liverpool are set to lose both Fabinho and Jordan Henderson.
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PSG now actively looking to sell Mbappe and will engage with suitors
Paris Saint-Germain have put Kylian Mbappe up for sale and are prepared to engage with potential buyers.
The French international has been left off the club’s pre-season tour of Japan and South Korea after rejecting PSG’s offers of a new contract.
Mbappe has just one year left on his deal in the French capital, raising the very distinct prospect of him leaving for free next summer.
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Vivell leaves Chelsea as club work to establish new recruitment structure
Christopher Vivell will be on gardening leave at Chelsea for the next 12 months to allow Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart to oversee the football structure.
The club’s technical director was in charge of football ‘globally’ but a decision has been made to allow Winstanley and Stewart control as co-sporting directors.
Vivell was expected to take charge of the multi-club model after Chelsea secured their first partner club Strasbourg but left due to having no clear role in the current structure.
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De Zerbi proposes Colwill swap deal as Chelsea fail in Caicedo bids
Roberto De Zerbi says Chelsea are not meeting the conditions to sign Moises Caicedo and that offering Levi Colwill could unlock a deal.
Chelsea have seen multiple bids rising to £70million rejected over the last few weeks for the 21-year-old midfielder
They have so far failed to convince Brighton owner Tony Bloom to sell the Ecuador international who they value at around £100m.
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Ten Hag addresses Man Utd interest in Rasmus Hojlund and Harry Kane
Erik ten Hag has confirmed Manchester United remain active in the transfer market.
Andre Onana joined the Old Trafford giants on Thursday as the Dutchman looks to build on a promising first season in charge of the club, following Mason Mount and Jonny Evans through the door.
A striker is believed to be on the agenda after more injury problems to Anthony Martial last season, with only Marcus Rashford hitting double figures in the Premier League.
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Pochettino urges Chelsea into transfer action amid Moises Caicedo pursuit
Mauricio Pochettino won’t decide who becomes his first Chelsea captain until after pre-season as he calls for new signings “as soon as possible”.
The Blues continue to chaseBrighton midfielder Moises Caicedo as they prepare to play against Roberto De Zerbi’s side in Philadelphia in the United States.
Christopher Nkunku, Nicolas Jackson and Malo Gusto have already joined Chelsea but Pochettino’s squad remains in flux despite a dozen having already left.
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Mason Burstow attracting interest as Chelsea weigh up forward’s future
Chelsea have had significant transfer interest for striker Mason Burstow, who is currently training under Mauricio Pochettino in the United States.
The 19-year-old has put any decision on his future on hold during the early part of pre-season amid loan offers and interest over permanent moves in both England and Europe.
Pochettino has been impressed with the youngster, who was signed from Charlton Athletic last year.
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Aubameyang ends nightmare Chelsea stint with Marseille switch confirmed
Marseille have completed the signing of Chelsea forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
The Blues will not receive a transfer fee for the 34-year-old striker, who had just one year left on his contract at Stamford Bridge and was not wanted by manager Mauricio Pochettino.
The deal sees Aubameyang join his fourth club in just under 18 months having left Arsenal for Barcelona in February of last year.
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Nottingham Forest set to sign Anthony Elanga
Nottingham Forest haven’t gone quite as big as last summer of course but do appear to be closing in on a new signing.
After rejecting Everton, Manchester United winger Anthony Elanga is reportedly nearing a move to the City Ground, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Tottenham interested in a move for Ivan Toney
With Harry Kane’s future uncertain even if he stays this summer, Tottenham are reportedly on the hunt for a replacement.
According to the Independent, Ivan Toney is of interest.
While the Brentford striker cannot play until January, keen eyes are being cast from north London.
Ten Hag confirms Maguire stance after West Ham see bid rejected by Man Utd
Erik ten Hag has confirmed Harry Maguire remains part of his plans at Manchester United.
The England defender was last week removed as club captain at Old Trafford, with Bruno Fernandes handed the armband ahead of next season.
Maguire lost his place to Lisandro Martinez and left-back Luke Shaw was played out of position in central defence ahead of him, limiting the 30-year-old to only eight Premier League starts last time out.
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